Since reopening at the beginning of September, the school has operated according to its previously published plans to deliver a full curriculum to all year groups whilst minimising the risk of contagion. The measures that have been in place include: - The creation of year group ‘bubbles’ Separate entrances and exits for all year groups ‘Blue’ and ‘Red’ zones of the school for specific year groups Staggered break and lunch times Compulsory wearing of face coverings in communal … [Read more...]

Dear Parent or Carer, A confirmed case of Covid-19 in our Year 10 A member of our Year 10 has tested positive for Covid-19. The school is working closely with Oldham’s Public Health Team to reduce the risk of infection for your children and our staff. As a result, we have reluctantly made the decision to send the whole of Year 10 home to self-isolate. All students in Year 10 must self-isolate for 14 days from the date of last contact with the student who tested positive. Only students … [Read more...]

As we are sure that many of you are aware, Hunt Lane becomes very busy at the end of the school day when 1500 students leave school. To help provide a safe environment for our students, parents and neighbours we are asking that at the end of the day you do the following: If you live within walking distance of school, allow your child to walk home If you have to pick up your children in the car, park a short distance away from school and get your child to walk to you If you have to … [Read more...]

Letter to Parents and Carers from the Managing Director of Children & Young People … [Read more...]

Dear Parents & Carers, As you will probably be aware, the government yesterday updated its guidance on the wearing of face coverings in schools. The full guidance can be found via this link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/face-coverings-in-education/face-coverings-in-education Oldham is currently designated as an ‘Area of Intervention’ with extra layers of social restrictions in place. As a consequence, all secondary schools in Oldham will have to comply with the … [Read more...]

As part of our preparations for the new school year we have created a short video for students to view to inform them of the changes they can expect when they come back to school in September and what precautions they must take to help prevent the spread of coronavirus. The video is only 3.30 long so should not take long to watch but it is important that students watch the video before they come to school in order to be fully aware of what they have to do when school starts.   … [Read more...]